According to numerousnonpartisan analysts, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1) being considered in Congress will result in 95% of Americans being taxed on their donations to charities. 31 million taxpayers will lose their tax incentive to give to charities. Charitable giving will decrease by$13.1 billion a year. The reduced giving will be concentrated in faith-based, basic needs, and disaster relief charities that rely on gifts from middle-class donors. This will damage the very fabric of the charitable sector and our communities.

We’re asking that all Senators and Representatives oppose HR 1 because of the devastating impacts it will have on the charitable sector.

Contact your member of Congress to express opposition to the tax reform bill. There are a number of ways in which you can participate in this call to action:

Call your Members of Congress. The main switchboard for both the House and Senate is (202) 224-3121. You can ask to be directed from there.

Spread the word. Engage through social media and Op-Eds.

Opposing a broad piece of legislation is rare for the United Way. But the stakes are high. We hope that Congress will choose to fight for charities in tax reform, by electing to vote NO on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.